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Margaret Concannon

Margaret Concannon
Margaret is the Content Marketing Manager at Ntiva, and has been a marketer for managed services providers since 2013.
Service Desk vs. Help Desk: What’s The Difference?

The world of IT support can be filled with confusing terminologies, and two commonly misunderstood terms are "Help Desk" and "Service Desk." Understanding the differences...


Where to Find Responsive Outsourced IT Support in Chicago

Many businesses in Chicago are unhappy with their current outsourced IT support because of slow response times, solutions that break soon after they’re implemented, or an...


Cloud Adoption: The Key to Achieving Manufacturing Business Goals

In today's ever-changing business landscape, manufacturing companies are always seeking innovative solutions to stay ahead of the curve and meet their business objectives.

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The Simplest Path to CMMC Compliance: Support from Ntiva

Ntiva helps government contractors achieve CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance as quickly and efficiently as possible so they can get back to...


How to Choose Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services: In-depth Guide

Virtual CISO services (also called fractional CISO services) are a cost-effective way for small to midsize businesses to get the benefit of strategic IT guidance and...


SaaS Sprawl: How to Control Your Organization's Third Party Apps

SaaS tools are often hailed as a savior of the workplace, delivering an array of capabilities, efficiencies, and flexibility. But the sudden implementation of remote work...


IT Support for Law Firms: Increase Billable Hours with Ntiva

Many law firms get frustrated with their IT partners because there’s too much downtime and response times are slow. While resolving issues quickly is a critical piece of good...


An In-depth Guide to Azure Managed Service Providers

When set up (and supported) correctly, Microsoft Azure can help you cut costs, streamline workflows, support remote workers, and much more. 


Cyber Insurance Renewal: How to Prepare, and Keep Costs Down

As the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks increase, so does the cost to businesses. As a result, insurance providers are taking a close look at how risky a business...


10 Top IT Outsourcing Firms in 2023 (How to Choose)

With hundreds of IT outsourcing firms (also called managed IT service providers) to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down your options and choose the right one for...


Managed IT Services Near You: Local Support Across the U.S.

Many companies look for a local managed IT service provider (MSP) so that they can: 


How To Improve The Efficiency of Your IT Systems (And Keep Costs Down!)

Chances are, your business is always looking for ways to improve the efficiency of your IT systems and reduce overall costs. Who isn't looking to improve performance and ...


Certified Apple Managed Service Provider for Business: Ntiva

Many IT support companies that claim to support Apple devices fall short in two key ways:


Managed IT Services NYC: 2023 Guide

So many IT companies offer support in New York City and the tri-state area that it can be hard to know which provider you can truly rely on. Plus, not all companies offer...


IT Management Services That Ensure Your Tech Stack Runs Smoothly

 Are you in control of your technology stack, or is it controlling you?

Keeping your tech stack running smoothly is essential to the success of your business. It frees your...


6 IT Support Companies in the U.S. (New York, Chicago, and More)

Most IT support companies offer a similar set of services: 


The 7 Mobile Device Security Best Practices You Should Know for 2023

Three years after the beginning of a global pandemic, one thing is for sure: remote work is here to stay. 

Remote work (by definition) could be working from home, it could be...


How to Compare Help Desk Managed Services (& See Ours)

Most managed IT help desk services sound the same on the surface, however, they’re not all created equal. To help you differentiate between services and find the right...


Co-managed IT Services: An In-depth Review of Ntiva (+ FAQs)

Co-managed IT services let you outsource tasks that your internal team doesn’t have the time or expertise to manage. Rather than replace your internal IT team, co-managed...


24/7 IT Support Services: An In-Depth Review of Ntiva

Many managed IT service providers offer a 24/7 help desk, but the customer experience from one company to another can vary greatly, despite outward similarity in services....


Remote IT Support Services: 5 Factors to Evaluate an MSP

Remote IT support services offered by a managed service provider (MSP) provides expert IT support to your employees across multiple locations, without having to maintain an...


How to Work with A vCIO to Produce Game-Changing Results

IT budget planning for 2023 is underway. But many business leaders are having a bit of a math problem! Hiring much-needed additional headcount is not on the table for many...